Podcast appearances and mentions of lyric stage

Yesterday, Missouri executed 55-year-old Marcellus Williams, ignoring calls from prosecutors and the victim's family asking the state to spare his life. We discussed the ethics of the death penalty and how listeners feel about it.GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discussed a notorious vandal who smashed an Ai Wei Wei sculpture, plus, "Laughs in Spanish" at the SpeakEasy and "Urinetown" at Lyric Stage.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed our nation's history of political violence and the context of today's violent rhetoric.NBC Boston's Sue O'Connell discussed Biden's final speech to the UN and Ellen DeGeneres' new Netflix special.Then, we talked about chicken tenders and nuggets for six minutes on why Americans hate to love the little chicken snacks.Naturalist Sy Montgomery zoomed in to discuss her recent trip to Ecuador diving with giant manta rays and a Rhode Island community mourning the loss of their 20-year-old library tarantula, Beezus.Then, we asked about your best and worst excuses for getting out of commitments. Sorry, we have worm brain.

Sydney Kirkegaard is a theater and commercial actor from Milwaukee, WI, and got her BFA in Musical Theater at TCU. Sydney has performed in venues across the country including the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the Riverside Theater, Lyric Stage, Skylight Music Theater, and most notably, alongside Phish at Madison Square Garden.  She also works as a voice over artist for video games, anime cartoons and tv commercials including characters in American Girl, One Piece and Cousins.  She has trained in all styles of dance for 17 years and continues to train/assist classes at BDC. Sydney's socials: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@sydkirkegaard Seeded Productions, LLC: Visit our website for more info ⁠⁠www.seededproductions.com⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠@seeded.productions⁠⁠ ⁠⁠MERCH!⁠⁠ Make a tax deductible donation ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

Host Luisa Lyons chats with Deborah Henson-Conant, a truly gifted musician, artist, composer, and storyteller.Deborah shares the extraordinary story behind the intensely personal and beautiful new two-hander musical The Golden Cage. The musical was filmed live at the 2022 Off-Broadway “CreateTheater New Works Series” and is now available on demand on Streaming Musicals. Deborah Henson-Conant is a Grammy-Nominated composer & performer who combines stories and music in multiple genres from narrated concerts to song cycles, one-person musicals, operetta and musical.Her full-length music special “Invention & Alchemy” in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Symphony, appeared on PBS stations throughout the U.S. and received a Grammy Nomination for Best Classical Crossover album. She's performed and premiered her works internationally with orchestras and venues including Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Tacoma Symphony and Buffalo Philharmonic, Chicago Humanities Festival, Kennedy Center, Boston's Lyric Stage and Central Square Theater.Her TEDx talk chronicles the development of the harp that's named after her,  the “DHC” body-harp – an instrument that enables one to become a single performing unit with an electric harp.Show Links The Golden Cage: https://www.hipharp.com/goldencagemusical. Use  code GOLDEN25 for 25% off. Deborah Henson-Conant: https://www.hipharp.com/ Support the showFilmed Live Musicals is where musicals come home. Use the searchable database to find musicals filmed on stage to watch from the comfort of your living room! Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also support the site at Patreon. Patrons get early access to the podcast and site content, no matter how much you pledge. Become a Patron today!Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons, an Australian actor, writer, and musician. Luisa holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Arts Respond with Lucy Gellman: Madison Lyric Stage Presents Angels In America by WNHH Community Radio

In this episode, Jennifer has an open and vulnerable conversation with Lori Tishfield about navigating the world as an artist post-pandemic, starting a business, and the significance of making choices. Lori shares her journey as an actorpreneur of an experiential staffing agency, Natural Talent, discussing the role her business plays in her life and how it supports her as an artist. They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's values, skillset, and overcoming the fear that often impedes progress. Plus, they deconstruct the narrative surrounding the "starving artist" stigma and reflect on identifying one's priorities and connecting one's "why" to all aspects of life. About Lori: Lori Tishfield is an actorpreneur based in NYC. Lori's most recent performances have been as a featured vocalist in André De Shields' concert series at 54 Below and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Past credits include Orange is the New Black, FBI: Most Wanted, Ain't Misbehavin' (Lyric Stage of Boston), Sweeney Todd (NJPAC), Neighbors (CompanyOne). Lori is the Founder of Natural Talent, an experiential staffing agency exclusively staffing actors in brand ambassador work. In the last 5 years, Natural Talent has partnered with over 100 brands and provided “survival jobs” for over 200 actors nationwide (naturaltalent.co). In the last year, she has been applying her experience as an entrepreneur towards some early career producing- Project Sing Out (co-producer) and Far From Canterbury (associate producer). Most recently, thanks to the Black Theatre Coalition, Lori just completed a one year fellowship in sales/marketing/publicity with Disney Theatrical Group. Lori's IG: @loritishfield Natural Talent's IG: @naturaltalentagency Lori's Email: Lori@naturaltalent.co Natural Talent's Website: www.naturaltalent.co Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

This morning WKXL will spotlight a local artist with an International flair! Andriana is an American singer/songwriter with a strong connection to her Ukrainian heritage. She has appeared as a vocalist, violinist, actress and dancer at venues such as the Williamstown Theatre Festival with Kate Burton and Broadway director Roger Rees, the Lyric Stage in Boston and the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. While Andriana can be heard performing various styles of music, Ukrainian folk songs remain closest to her heart. Her love of the Ukrainian culture comes from her grandparents who immigrated to the U.S. after being displaced from their homeland during World War Two.

Paula Plum is one of Boston's leading actresses. Her most notable performance have been as Cleopatra and Lady Macbeth at the Actors' Shakespeare Project. She's been a staple at the Lyric Stage, the SpeakEasy Stage, and the American Repertory Theatre.Her movie credits include Irrational Man, Next Stop Wonderland, Mermaids, Malice, and The March Sisters at Christmas. Television credits include voicing characters on Squigglevision (ABC), The Dick and Paula Celebrity Special (FX), Hey Money(Oxygen) and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (Comedy Central). Paula Plum is the recipient of numerous awards and was trained at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic arts and is a Cum Laude graduate of Boston University's School for the Arts, where she was also honored as Distinguished Alumna.Support the show

Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by asking listeners about the President's recent claim that the pandemic is “over.” Trenni Casey talked the latest from the WNBA, Robert Sarver's suspension from the NBA, the niche community of ultramarathoning and the latest Tom Brady happenings. Casey is a reporter and anchor for NBC Sports Boston, and a weekly Boston Public Radio contributor. Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden talked his primary win and the controversial election that led to it, and discussed the future of his office, including the way they will deal with a slew of hate demonstrations in the city, his firing the head of his Juvenile Detention unit, and the MBTA transit police cover up. Corby Kummer talked about the legacy of “Two Buck Chuck” following the death of its creator Fred Franzia, a new energy efficient way to cook pasta, and told us about some notable restaurants in the Boston area. Kummer is executive director of the food and society policy program at the Aspen Institute, a senior editor at The Atlantic and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jared Bowen talked about the Phantom of the Opera closing on Broadway, and the greater challenges in the theater community after years of COVID-19, and shared his thoughts on “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” at the Speakeasy Stage and “Fabulation,” playing at the Lyric Stage. Bowen is GBH's executive arts editor and the host of Open Studio. John King talked the latest political headlines, including the reluctance of Republican candidates to accept the results of their respective elections, Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of QAnon, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' political motives behind his Venezuelan migrant relocation stunt. King is CNN's chief national correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” which airs weekdays and Sundays at 8am. We ended the show by asking listeners to talk about their memories of “Two Buck Chuck.”

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily, Micheal and Jimmy record live from The Lyric Stage at Assiniboine Park and do a watch and talk along to The Eternals Join us August 19th for another night of Movies In The Park with Moana and Spiderman: No Way Home. See the table and the banner, come on over and say hello and chat along with the cast before, after and during the film. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and a plethora of items to put them on. Skateboards, sweaters and sacks all quality made by Threadless.com. Click on the link below to know more! Find Us Online https://twitter.com/reeldebaters?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://my.captivate.fm/facebook.com/thereeldebaters (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/reeldebaters/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@thereeldebaters? (Tik Tok) https://thepropshop.threadless.com/ (Merch) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thereeldebaters (Donate to the cause) Cast & Crew - Executive Producer, Editor, Mixer Captain of the USS Debater Micheal Petrow  - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Commander Martin Navarro - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Skinner  - Co-Host/Co-Producer Pop Culture Officer Mark Cowell   -Co-Host/Co-Producer Visual Arts Officer Rob Strachan    -Co-Host and Nerd/Geekdom Officer Charles Fernandes   -Co-Host and Entertainment Officer Ian Bawa  -Co-Host and Live Show Moderator Emily Clarke - Art by Aaron Doel and Micheal Petrow About Us Could James Bond be a Chef? Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant? What would Indiana Jones and Lara Crofts wedding look like? Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed? We have the answers if you're curious... Welcome to The Reel Debaters, where real life meets reel life Micheal Petrow and Martin Navarro with their best good friends have gone too many sleepless nights while these and more questions like them continue to go unanswered. Each week you'll hear 4 debaters sit down as they come up with a new tussle with a variety of patented and proven formats where we compare, contrast and insult each other with our takes for your listening pleasure. We'll either insert ourselves into the movie or tv show and see how we fare or bring the characters into real life scenarios and see how they hold water and as a bonus give you access and interviews in the North American Film Industry

This week on The Reel Debaters Jimmy, Martin and Micheal sail away to Survivor Island and debate who they think could win a season of the most famous reality show ever. With 17 episodes of the show packed into 2 episodes you'll listen as we figure out who has game and whose off the island. Subscribe so you don't miss part #2 Housekeeping Live Podcast Recording: Assiniboine Park Zoo August 5th join some of the cast as we comment live on Sing 2 and The Eternals. Look for the big table and stupid huge banner with our logo and come on over and say hello , let us know your thoughts on the movie and get to know your favorite local cinefiles. 6:45 and 9:45 are your start times kids at the Lyric Stage. Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and a plethora of items to put them on. Skateboards, sweaters and sacks all quality made by Threadless.com. Click on the link below to know more! Find Us Online https://twitter.com/reeldebaters?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://my.captivate.fm/facebook.com/thereeldebaters (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/reeldebaters/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.tiktok.com/@thereeldebaters? (Tik Tok) https://thepropshop.threadless.com/ (Merch) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thereeldebaters (Donate to the cause) Cast & Crew - Executive Producer, Editor, Mixer Captain of the USS Debater Micheal Petrow  - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Commander Martin Navarro - Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Skinner  - Co-Host/Co-Producer Pop Culture Officer Mark Cowell   -Co-Host/Co-Producer Visual Arts Officer Rob Strachan    -Co-Host and Nerd/Geekdom Officer Charles Fernandes   -Co-Host and Entertainment Officer Ian Bawa  -Co-Host and Live Show Moderator Emily Clarke - Art by Aaron Doel and Micheal Petrow About Us Could James Bond be a Chef? Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant? What would Indiana Jones and Lara Crofts wedding look like? Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed? We have the answers if you're curious... Welcome to The Reel Debaters, where real life meets reel life Micheal Petrow and Martin Navarro with their best good friends have gone too many sleepless nights while these and more questions like them continue to go unanswered. Each week you'll hear 4 debaters sit down as they come up with a new tussle with a variety of patented and proven formats where we compare, contrast and insult each other with our takes for your listening pleasure. We'll either insert ourselves into the movie or tv show and see how we fare or bring the characters into real life scenarios and see how they hold water and as a bonus give you access and interviews in the North American Film Industry

Hope and Tiffany Delve Into Topics Such as How Ignoring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Can Destroy Someone’s Life.

For Video Edition, Click Here and Subscribe:  https://youtu.be/u9NVXeLzpLk https://www.jacknearyonline.com JACK NEARY’s plays have been produced all over the United States, in Canada, in Paris and, most recently, Saudi Arabia. His most recent play, TRICK OR TREAT, was produced by Northern Stage in January of 2017, and featured Emmy Winner  Gordon Clapp. It was then produced off-Broadway at the 59E59 Theaters in January, 2019, also featuring Mr. Clapp. His AULD LANG SYNE, produced by the Peterborough Players and also starring Mr. Clapp, was the recipient of five New Hampshire Theater Awards, including best Professional Production.  His adaptation of DRACULA was commissioned by the Stratton Players and produced in the spring of 2016. Other recent plays are THE PORCH, produced by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, CityStage in Springfield, the Stoneham (MA) Theatre and the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, Massachusetts, and KONG’S NIGHT OUT, presented at the Lyric Stage in Boston, New Century Theatre at Smith College and the Meadow Brook Theatre in Michigan, featuring TV's Cindy Williams.    He is the creator and manager of the web site STAGEADAPTATIONS.COM.

Acting Discussion with Actress Katharine Franco   A long-time lover of dance and song, her first professional production as an actor was at Dallas' award-winning Lyric Stage in a production of Evita. Then invited to a JPG production at The Barnsdale Theater in Hollywood, called EVERYTHING GOES...! From that point forward, nothing could stop her! Katharine made a swift expansion into film and television and has since been busy working on many commercial, industrial and film projects reaching both the U.S. and International markets. She has also broadened her film career to include casting, producing and teaches at The Extra Mile Workshop with friend, mentor and well known actor, Glenn Morshower (24, Transformers, The Resident).    Katharine is very much looking forward to her upcoming features expected to premier on Netflix and Amazon in 2021: Potter's Ground and Red Stone playing characters who are fiercely loyal and a crusader for those she loves.   Check out her IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1941389/?ref_=nv_sr_1   POTTERS GROUND MOVIE TRAILER: https://youtu.be/tKwJxzpLTUA

Hope and Tiffany Delve Into Topics Such as How Ignoring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Can Destroy Someone’s Life.

Since moving to Brownwood 4 years ago, Val’s already made her mark on the Lyric Stage.  Now, thanks to the miracle of podcasting, here’s your chance to get know her off the stage.  Val recently was having a  …“not so good” day.  Looking for a pick-me-up, she asked her facebook friends to describe her in one word.  Well, this exercise turned out to be the perfect way to introduce her.  So, with no further ado, here’s the amazingly beautiful, talented, charismatic, caring, gregarious, dramatic, compassionate, creative, sincere, infectious, loyal, quirky, generous, bubbly, adorable SUPERSTAR…Valarie Nelson!

Patrick Gabridge is Boston’s new play scene’s Mr. Everything. From penning commissioned site specific work in historical sites, to being the New England region’s Dramatists Guild rep, to creating the Playwrights Marketing Binge email list, Patrick is juggling a lot of balls at once. It’s fitting that his play Mox Nox is about sleight of hand. It’s a sci-fi blended family drama with stage magic in its origin. Guest co-host Courtney O’Connor, Associate Artistic Director of the Lyric Stage, joins us to talk to about, well, everything. Commissioned work, career arcs, site specific work, fostering relationships, the long game of playwriting, the new play ecosystem, and the need for fringe productions to court disaster and go for broke. This episode is a LOT. Be here for it. If you want to see Patrick’s work, check out The Nature Plays at Mt. Auburn Cemetery on June 1-9 Mentioned: Lyric Stage, Dramatists Guild, New Play Exchange, Playwright Marketing Binge, Brown Box Theatre, Evan Northrup, Plays in Place, Martha Patterson Co-Host Courtney O’Connor Cast Mira – Marge Dunn Pike – Cam Torres DeeDee – Becca A. Lewis Amanda – Austyn Davis Stage Directions – Courtney O’Connor

Thrive Episode # 82 - Developing Your Voice As An Artist With Guest Pula Plum   In today’s show, we talk about why it’s important to have that vision of your success. To have that really clear focus so that all of your activities, that portfolio of things that you may do in your business and in your art are all under the umbrella of that main dream. Our special guest today, Paula Plum, is an accomplished, celebrated and award-winning professional actress who has appeared onstage, in film and on television for over 25 years. Ms. Plum has graced some of the most well-known stages in New England including The Lyric Stage, The American Repertory Theater and The Huntington Theater just to name a few. She has also appeared in major films such as Mermaids with Cher, Malice, Next Stop Wonderland and was even directed by the genius Woody Allen. Ms. Plum is a four-time winner of the prestigious Elliot Norton Award including one for Sustained Excellence. Past recipients of this award include Ian McEllen and Julie Harris. Paula was also one of only 5 actors nationwide to receive the Fox Actor’s Fellowship in association with the SpeakEasy Stage. Ms. Plum is a founding member of the Actor’s Shakespeare project and played roles from Cleopatra to Lady MacBeth. She has trained with some of the best the acting mentors in the world both in Europe at the London Academy of music & Dramatic Art, The Dell’Arte Institute of Paris and right here in Boston as a graduate of Boston University. Paula has also been my acting coach. In this episode, we talk about: 08:00 - How did Paula become a successful actress? 09:50 - Heather and Paula talk about why it’s important to have a vision of what you want to be. 10:50 - How do you decide which tasks to focus on at the right time? 13:00 - Heather and Paula talk about needing a vision and also keeping your senses aware of what you really want to do. 14:00 - How did Paula determine that she wanted to be an actress? What was her turning point? 15:00 - How does Paula feel about having a voice as a participant in our society? 20:00 - Paula and Heather talk about being clear and feeding your energy. 25:00 - What were Paula’s favorite roles? 29:00 - Paula talks about going to clown school and what was the most important lesson she learned from it. 32:30 - What does it mean for Paula to Thrive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Thrive Episode # 82 - Developing Your Voice As An Artist With Guest Pula Plum In today’s show, we talk about why it’s important to have that vision of your success. To have that really clear focus so that all of your activities, that portfolio of things that you may do in your business and in your art are all under the umbrella of that main dream. Our special guest today, Paula Plum, is an accomplished, celebrated and award-winning professional actress who has appeared onstage, in film and on television for over 25 years. Ms. Plum has graced some of the most well-known stages in New England including The Lyric Stage, The American Repertory Theater and The Huntington Theater just to name a few. She has also appeared in major films such as Mermaids with Cher, Malice, Next Stop Wonderland and was even directed by the genius Woody Allen. Ms. Plum is a four-time winner of the prestigious Elliot Norton Award including one for Sustained Excellence. Past recipients of this award include Ian McEllen and Julie Harris. Paula was also one of only 5 actors nationwide to receive the Fox Actor’s Fellowship in association with the SpeakEasy Stage. Ms. Plum is a founding member of the Actor’s Shakespeare project and played roles from Cleopatra to Lady MacBeth. She has trained with some of the best the acting mentors in the world both in Europe at the London Academy of music & Dramatic Art, The Dell’Arte Institute of Paris and right here in Boston as a graduate of Boston University. Paula has also been my acting coach. In this episode, we talk about: 08:00 - How did Paula become a successful actress? 09:50 - Heather and Paula talk about why it’s important to have a vision of what you want to be. 10:50 - How do you decide which tasks to focus on at the right time? 13:00 - Heather and Paula talk about needing a vision and also keeping your senses aware of what you really want to do. 14:00 - How did Paula determine that she wanted to be an actress? What was her turning point? 15:00 - How does Paula feel about having a voice as a participant in our society? 20:00 - Paula and Heather talk about being clear and feeding your energy. 25:00 - What were Paula’s favorite roles? 29:00 - Paula talks about going to clown school and what was the most important lesson she learned from it. 32:30 - What does it mean for Paula to Thrive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Theater is a place where dreams never die and everything is possible. Fine Arts help our students learn valuable lessons and grow. We're thankful Carlee Cagle joined to talk with us about the life of a theater teacher. A DISD inspired Dallas education blog and podcast by Dallas Teachers about Dallas ISD and more. Come see her at Theater Arlington and Lyric Stage in Irving.

It is the night before the Festival of Beltane, bonfires blaze as theotherworldly cast is close at hand, druids march to protect the living fires by way of their mystical chants. Jen and Johnny, the star-crossed lovers, attempt to flee from her father’s henchmen, but are caught and hanged. The Eve of Beltane then jumps centuries into the present, where our long lost lovers meet again as students at Notre Dame. This time Jenny proudly returns home with Johnny to her father’s blessing but Derry O’Leary, now a prominent politician in modern day Dublin, still refuses to allow his daughter to marry beneath her social class. This time, however, Dr. Kelson O’Leary, a transmigrated Merlin becomes their advocate and thus aligns the stars in their favor, allowing Derry to see the fire of love that burns beyond all worldly limitation. Part 1 Eve Of Beltane Cast: Nellie O’Brien as Jenny O’LearyNellie O’Brien - has performed in many national and local venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Westchester Broadway Theatre, Tarrytown Music Hall, The Emelin Theatre, White Plains Center for the Performing Arts, Salt City Center and The Performing Arts Foundation. She has TV, radio, voiceovers, comedy improv and cabaret to her credit and was a recipient of the Irene Ryan Award for Excellence in Acting. A former TV and Radio anchor, producer and correspondent, she is the president of Compelle! Communications, a company specializing in media training, presentation skills, spokeswork and message development. .Richard Mazda as Johnny Aiden MillerRichard Mazda is a writer, director, producer, actor, singer and musician. Born in the UK and now residing in NYC. Mazda received an award American Society of Composers, Authors and Producers (ASCAP) award for the Billboard R&B hit, “How Long.” Film Mazda appeared in major films, including Harry Potter and Philospher’s Stone, Saving Private Ryan, Love Actually, and Batman Begins as well as TV shows like BBC’s Eastenders and the ITV prison drama Bad Girls. London stage includes Canterbury in Edward II, Polonius in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and Jimmy in Home James. In early 2005 he founded The Queens Players, an acting troupe that would go on to produce over 40 main-stage productions such as Macbeth, Cyrano De Bergerac, Edward II, As You Like It, Othello, The Importance of Being Earnest as well as original plays by Mazda, including All The Wild Horses, Pirate Pete, Touch of Death, and The Poacher’s Game. In 2007 Mazda founded the Secret Theatre, a 50-seat black box performance space in Long Island City, Queens. Two years later he expanded it to include a second 99-seat house. Currently, the Secret Theatre complex houses three performance rehearsal spaces and one studio/rehearsal space. The Secret Theatre and The Queens Players have become fixtures in the arts scene in Queens. Recent directing credits include a sold out run of Hair, Much Ado About Nothing. Mazda received praise for playing Richard in Richard III for the Queens Players. As a writer Mazda is the author of Pirate Pete’s Parrot and Princess Particular which are the longest running children’s shows in Queens with 72 and 56 consecutive dates respectively with no sign of the shows popularity fading.Mary Ellen Ashley as Dinah O’LearyMaryEllen has performed since she was 4 years old in all areas of the performing arts which includes all the early radio soap operas and half hour dramas. She was in the original Annie Get Your Gun as the little Oakley sisters opposite Ethel Merman along with 5 other musicals by the time she was a teenager.She had her own children's half hour TV show on ABC network-The Tootsie Hippodrome as Judy Ann the Tootsie Roll Sweatheart-sponsored by yes of course Tootsie Roll Candies. Later on she was seen in triple rolls in Yentle On Broadway, multiple 42nd Sts, MAma Rose in Gypsy, Mame, 13 different productions of Hello Dolly as Dolly and Mrs Lovett inSweeney Todd. These are only a few of all the Broadway, Off Broadway, regional and tours you mitt have seen her in. In more recent few she can be seen in film and TV such as The Producers, several Law and Order and Law and Order SVU, Fringe, Best MAn In The Dark, and a half dozen film touring the festivals as we speak. She has just completed two Pilots to be released in near future.Michael Muldoon as Derry O’LearyMichael Muldoon is the Executive Vice-President for M&M Performing Arts Co.,the resident theater company of Lyndhust. He is delighted to be asked back by Coni & Joe to be a part of their wonderful play. He has appeared at the Carriage House Theater at Lyndhurst in Barrymore, and Travels With My Aunt and has directed Show People and Mistletoe and Menorahs. This past December, he appeared in the Lyndhurst Mansion as Charles Dickens and sixteen other characters in Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol at Lyndhurst. NYC Theater: The Living Theater, Theatre for the New City and Manhattan Repertory. Regional: NJ, PA, KY, GA, CT and NY. Television: One Life to Live, All My Children, As the World Turns, Saturday Night Live and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (recurring). He is a member of the Board of Directors for YCP TheaterWorks and lives in Yorktown Heights, NY with his favorite director/actress/tennis & business partner; Melinda O’Brien. AEA, SAG-AFTRA website: michaelmuldoon.infoLarry Daggett as KelsonLarry Daggett (Professor Kelson O’Leary). Credits include Ragtime (original Broadway cast), Candide (New York City Opera), plus regional productions of Amadeus, This Wonderful Life, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Souvenir, Damn Yankees, The Full Monty, Follies, Mystery/Drood, Sunset Boulevard, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and many more at theatres which includeActors Theatre of Louisville, Arkansas Repertory , Asolo Theatre, Barnstormers Theatre, Barrington Stage, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Cape May Stage, Capital Repertory, Cleveland Play House, East Lynne Theatre Co., Fulton Opera House, Florida Repertory, Goodspeed Opera House, Lyric Stage of Boston, Music Theatre of Connecticut, New Harmony Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Sierra Repertory, Virginia Musical Theatre, and more. For more information visit www.larrydaggett.comAriel Eliaz as LiamAriel Eliaz – Has most recently appeared on Blue Bloods on CBS, and Dig on USA Network. He has received multiple awards including Best of Festival for his performance in Boiled Alive! At The Player’s Theatre in New York City and a TANYS (Theater Association of New York State) Award for his portrayal of The Cat in the Hat in Suessical the Musical. Other favorites include John Proctor in The Crucible; Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie; James Bates in Book of Days; Lenny Ganz in Rumors; Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum; and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma!. Ariel continues to hone his craft with master teachers Wynn Handman, Terry Schreiber, and Bob Krakower. This spring, Ariel will appear in his solo show, Unspoken Acts in a developmental reading at The Dramatist Guild on Broadway.Marina Barry as NARRATORMARINA BARRY is an actress, writer, director/producer, AEA, SAG-AFTRA, member of the Dramatists Guild., MFA in performance from FSU (Asolo Theatre)Recently seen as 'The Nurse' in Romeo & Juliet for Pulse Ensemble's Shakespeare in the Park, 'Faith' in Christmas Guest with Spiral Theatre Studio, Regional: The Royal Family, The Man who Came To Dinner, The Ruling Class, Tony Pastor Presents: Lillian Russell, one woman show. Directed: reading of Eve of Beltane at the Dramatists Guild, several short play festivals, and participated as a writer in The Barrow Groups 24 Hour Play Festival. Currently coaching actors and singers ~ JUST YOU ~ to refine and work on audition material for the right fit that's JUST YOU. mbs789@verizon.net

It is the night before the Festival of Beltane, bonfires blaze as theotherworldly cast is close at hand, druids march to protect the living fires by way of their mystical chants. Jen and Johnny, the star-crossed lovers, attempt to flee from her father’s henchmen, but are caught and hanged. The Eve of Beltane then jumps centuries into the present, where our long lost lovers meet again as students at Notre Dame. This time Jenny proudly returns home with Johnny to her father’s blessing but Derry O’Leary, now a prominent politician in modern day Dublin, still refuses to allow his daughter to marry beneath her social class. This time, however, Dr. Kelson O’Leary, a transmigrated Merlin becomes their advocate and thus aligns the stars in their favor, allowing Derry to see the fire of love that burns beyond all worldly limitation. Part 1 Eve Of Beltane Cast: Nellie O’Brien as Jenny O’LearyNellie O’Brien - has performed in many national and local venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Westchester Broadway Theatre, Tarrytown Music Hall, The Emelin Theatre, White Plains Center for the Performing Arts, Salt City Center and The Performing Arts Foundation. She has TV, radio, voiceovers, comedy improv and cabaret to her credit and was a recipient of the Irene Ryan Award for Excellence in Acting. A former TV and Radio anchor, producer and correspondent, she is the president of Compelle! Communications, a company specializing in media training, presentation skills, spokeswork and message development. .Richard Mazda as Johnny Aiden MillerRichard Mazda is a writer, director, producer, actor, singer and musician. Born in the UK and now residing in NYC. Mazda received an award American Society of Composers, Authors and Producers (ASCAP) award for the Billboard R&B hit, “How Long.” Film Mazda appeared in major films, including Harry Potter and Philospher’s Stone, Saving Private Ryan, Love Actually, and Batman Begins as well as TV shows like BBC’s Eastenders and the ITV prison drama Bad Girls. London stage includes Canterbury in Edward II, Polonius in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and Jimmy in Home James. In early 2005 he founded The Queens Players, an acting troupe that would go on to produce over 40 main-stage productions such as Macbeth, Cyrano De Bergerac, Edward II, As You Like It, Othello, The Importance of Being Earnest as well as original plays by Mazda, including All The Wild Horses, Pirate Pete, Touch of Death, and The Poacher’s Game. In 2007 Mazda founded the Secret Theatre, a 50-seat black box performance space in Long Island City, Queens. Two years later he expanded it to include a second 99-seat house. Currently, the Secret Theatre complex houses three performance rehearsal spaces and one studio/rehearsal space. The Secret Theatre and The Queens Players have become fixtures in the arts scene in Queens. Recent directing credits include a sold out run of Hair, Much Ado About Nothing. Mazda received praise for playing Richard in Richard III for the Queens Players. As a writer Mazda is the author of Pirate Pete’s Parrot and Princess Particular which are the longest running children’s shows in Queens with 72 and 56 consecutive dates respectively with no sign of the shows popularity fading.Mary Ellen Ashley as Dinah O’LearyMaryEllen has performed since she was 4 years old in all areas of the performing arts which includes all the early radio soap operas and half hour dramas. She was in the original Annie Get Your Gun as the little Oakley sisters opposite Ethel Merman along with 5 other musicals by the time she was a teenager.She had her own children's half hour TV show on ABC network-The Tootsie Hippodrome as Judy Ann the Tootsie Roll Sweatheart-sponsored by yes of course Tootsie Roll Candies. Later on she was seen in triple rolls in Yentle On Broadway, multiple 42nd Sts, MAma Rose in Gypsy, Mame, 13 different productions of Hello Dolly as Dolly and Mrs Lovett inSweeney Todd. These are only a few of all the Broadway, Off Broadway, regional and tours you mitt have seen her in. In more recent few she can be seen in film and TV such as The Producers, several Law and Order and Law and Order SVU, Fringe, Best MAn In The Dark, and a half dozen film touring the festivals as we speak. She has just completed two Pilots to be released in near future.Michael Muldoon as Derry O’LearyMichael Muldoon is the Executive Vice-President for M&M Performing Arts Co.,the resident theater company of Lyndhust. He is delighted to be asked back by Coni & Joe to be a part of their wonderful play. He has appeared at the Carriage House Theater at Lyndhurst in Barrymore, and Travels With My Aunt and has directed Show People and Mistletoe and Menorahs. This past December, he appeared in the Lyndhurst Mansion as Charles Dickens and sixteen other characters in Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol at Lyndhurst. NYC Theater: The Living Theater, Theatre for the New City and Manhattan Repertory. Regional: NJ, PA, KY, GA, CT and NY. Television: One Life to Live, All My Children, As the World Turns, Saturday Night Live and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (recurring). He is a member of the Board of Directors for YCP TheaterWorks and lives in Yorktown Heights, NY with his favorite director/actress/tennis & business partner; Melinda O’Brien. AEA, SAG-AFTRA website: michaelmuldoon.infoLarry Daggett as KelsonLarry Daggett (Professor Kelson O’Leary). Credits include Ragtime (original Broadway cast), Candide (New York City Opera), plus regional productions of Amadeus, This Wonderful Life, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Souvenir, Damn Yankees, The Full Monty, Follies, Mystery/Drood, Sunset Boulevard, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and many more at theatres which includeActors Theatre of Louisville, Arkansas Repertory , Asolo Theatre, Barnstormers Theatre, Barrington Stage, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Cape May Stage, Capital Repertory, Cleveland Play House, East Lynne Theatre Co., Fulton Opera House, Florida Repertory, Goodspeed Opera House, Lyric Stage of Boston, Music Theatre of Connecticut, New Harmony Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Sierra Repertory, Virginia Musical Theatre, and more. For more information visit www.larrydaggett.comAriel Eliaz as LiamAriel Eliaz – Has most recently appeared on Blue Bloods on CBS, and Dig on USA Network. He has received multiple awards including Best of Festival for his performance in Boiled Alive! At The Player’s Theatre in New York City and a TANYS (Theater Association of New York State) Award for his portrayal of The Cat in the Hat in Suessical the Musical. Other favorites include John Proctor in The Crucible; Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie; James Bates in Book of Days; Lenny Ganz in Rumors; Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum; and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma!. Ariel continues to hone his craft with master teachers Wynn Handman, Terry Schreiber, and Bob Krakower. This spring, Ariel will appear in his solo show, Unspoken Acts in a developmental reading at The Dramatist Guild on Broadway.Marina Barry as NARRATORMARINA BARRY is an actress, writer, director/producer, AEA, SAG-AFTRA, member of the Dramatists Guild., MFA in performance from FSU (Asolo Theatre)Recently seen as 'The Nurse' in Romeo & Juliet for Pulse Ensemble's Shakespeare in the Park, 'Faith' in Christmas Guest with Spiral Theatre Studio, Regional: The Royal Family, The Man who Came To Dinner, The Ruling Class, Tony Pastor Presents: Lillian Russell, one woman show. Directed: reading of Eve of Beltane at the Dramatists Guild, several short play festivals, and participated as a writer in The Barrow Groups 24 Hour Play Festival. Currently coaching actors and singers ~ JUST YOU ~ to refine and work on audition material for the right fit that's JUST YOU. mbs789@verizon.net

A multi-media presentation of Vikram's Seth's The Golden Gate as Novel in Verse and Opera that includes readings of Seth's verse, a video of a 2010 staged workshop of the opera at Lincoln Center, and a discussion with composer Conrad Cummings. The homecoming is long overdue: The Golden Gate, Vikram Seth's 1986 novel-in-verse, was born among Stanford's sandstone buildings and palm trees. Now the Bay Area has a chance to hear highlights of composer Conrad Cummings' opera of the novel. John Henry Davis, who directed the Lincoln Center workshop production, also directs the Stanford program. Seth provides a video welcome. Sponsored by the English Department, American Studies Program, and the Arts Institute at Stanford University.

Jeremy Johnson interviews Maureen Keiller in this episode of "Live from the Library".  Maureen Keiller was last seen in 33 Variations at the Lyric Stage of Boston. Other credits: Big River, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Elliot Norton and IRNE award for Best Midsize Production), Speech and Debate (Elliot Norton Award, Best Midsize Production), Epic Proportions, Inspecting Carol (all at Lyric Stage); Nine, The Little Dog Laughed, The Women, Almost Maine, The Wild Party (SpeakEasy Stage); Car Talk:The Musical!!! (Central Square Theatre); The Sweetest Swing in Baseball (Boston Theatre Works); A Streetcar Named Desire (New Repertory Theatre); Anne of Green Gables, Ramona Quimby, Pippi Longstocking (Wheelock Family Theatre);Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Lyric West). Film work includes: Fever Pitch, We Pedal Uphill, My Best Friend's Girl. Television: The Makeover (Hallmark/ABC Family); Brotherhood (Showtime series); We Made America (WGBH). Maureen is a two time IRNE winner.

In this "What Is?" edition of "Live from the Library" Julie Hennrikus interviews Artistic Director Sherrie Johnson and Associate Curator Georgia Lyman of Outside the Box. The conversation started with a discussion about "curation" of festivals, and moved on to a bigger conversation about this summer's festival. Bios: Sherrie Johnson: Artistic Director Sherrie Johnson has developed an international reputation as an innovative and accomplished curator, artistic director and producer of critically acclaimed and award-winning, theatre, dance, film and performing arts festivals.  Sherrie comes to Outside The Box, after six years with the renowned PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, in Vancouver, Canada. She was Senior Curator at PuSh for the last four years. She has more than 20 years of experience presenting, commissioning, producing, co-producing, and touring live performance, including working as a producer for Thomas + Guinevere’s “The Encampment,” a public art installation that had its premiere in June 2012 at Luminato’s Festival of Arts + Creativity. Sherrie previously was the Pitch Producer for the Under the Radar Symposium as part of New York’s Under the Radar showcase and was Pitch Curator of Caravan, New English Performance that is presented as part of the Brighton Festival in England. Sherrie was the Touring Liaison and Curator of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival in Canada in 2006 and 2007. She was the Producer of Canadian content for the International Network for Contemporary Arts (IETM) in 2007, a membership organization headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. She was the Canadian Producer of Celebrate Scotland; the Co-Founder, Producer, Co-Artistic Director of the Six Stages Festival in Toronto, Canada; and a Production Assistant for the du Maurier Arts World Stage Festival. She received a bachelor of science degree in criminology and theatre and a master of science degree in communications from Indiana State University and studied at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Executive Program. Sherrie was a recipient of the John Hobday Award for outstanding achievement in the field of arts management from the Canada Council for the Arts in the first year the award was given. A Chicago native, Sherrie and her family reside in downtown Boston. Georgia Lyman: Associate Curator Georgia Lyman is an actor and producer working in Boston.  She is currently the Associate Curator for the Outside the Box festival.  Georgia was a founding member of Orfeo Group, which won the Eliot Norton award for Outstanding Fringe Production three times in their 5 year career. She has performed with the Lyric Stage, New Rep, Speakeasy, Stoneham, Publick Theater, Actors Shakespeare Project and Orfeo Group. She was nearly an internet sensation twice with the web series Snarkipedia and Serial Huntress. TV and film credits include The Makeover, Brotherhood, Law & Order:SVU, The Town, and the upcoming films RIPD and Larry David's Clear History.  She is currently nominated for an IRNE award for her solo performance in Chesapeake.